Sikandar Raza Stars as Zimbabwe Register Biggest T20 Win Against a Full-Member Team

The Zimbabweans created history as they defeated Sri Lanka by 67 runs with an all-round performance in Rawalpindi. Batting first in the second match of the T20 International Tri-Series, Zimbabwe posted 162 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Sri Lanka was out for just 95 runs. The hero of Zimbabwe's victory was Sikandar Raza, who scored 47 runs and also took an important wicket. This was Zimbabwe's third T20 victory over Sri Lanka. This is Zimbabwe's biggest win against a full-member team in this format of cricket.

The Zimbabweans had a poor start, losing the toss and electing to bat first. They lost two crucial wickets in the powerplay for just 40 runs. Bennett and Raza then added 61 runs for the third wicket. Bennett (49) fell to Hasaranga at the score of 101.

Wickets fell at regular intervals thereafter, and Zimbabwe managed 162 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Sikandar Raza top-scored with 47 runs, while Wanindu Hasaranga (3/32) and Ishan Malinga (2/27) bowled superbly for Sri Lanka.